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dầu nhờn

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The Vietnamese word "dầu nhờn" means "lubricant" in English. It refers to a substance that is used to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately helps to prevent wear and tear, overheating, and damage.

Usage Instructions:
  1. Common Contexts: "dầu nhờn" is commonly used in mechanical contexts, such as in engines, machinery, and tools. It can also be used in the context of personal care products, like massage oils or sexual lubricants.
  2. When to Use: You would use "dầu nhờn" when discussing maintenance, machinery, or any situation where reducing friction is important.
Example Sentence:
  • "Chúng ta cần thêm dầu nhờn vào máy để hoạt động trơn tru hơn."
    • Translation: "We need to add more lubricant to the machine so that it runs more smoothly."
Advanced Usage:

In technical discussions, "dầu nhờn" can be specified further, such as: - "dầu nhờn tổng hợp" (synthetic lubricant) - "dầu nhờn động cơ" (engine lubricant) - "dầu nhờn thực phẩm" (food-grade lubricant)

Word Variants:
  • "dầu": means "oil"
  • "nhờn": means "slippery" or "greasy"
Different Meanings:

While "dầu nhờn" primarily refers to lubricant, in some contexts, the components of the term can be interpreted separately: - "dầu" can refer to any kind of oil (not just lubricant). - "nhờn" can describe something that is slippery or greasy, which may not always imply lubrication.

  1. Lubricant

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